More All-American honors for Washington wrestlers

FARGO, N.D. — Two more Washington High wrestlers claimed All-American honors in USA Wrestling national championships Tuesday at the FargoDome.

In the Junior Greco-Roman division, Dack Punke placed fourth at 106 pounds and brother Ryder Punke was eighth at 132. The top eight placers in each weight class were classified as All-Americans.

A day earlier, Washington’s Jacob Warner (fifth place) and Randy Meneweather (sixth) won All-American accolades in the Cadet division.

Dack Punke, entering his sophomore year, lost by fall in 4:14 to Maryland’s Breandan Coughlin in the third-place bout at 106. Zech Bresser of Oregon decisioned junior-to-be Ryder Punke 3-0 in the seventh-place bout at 132.

Dack Punke scored five points and Ryder Punke one to help Illinois win the Junior team title with 69 points. Minnesota was second with 51 points.